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Author Archives: mbryant
What’s the Font About?
Mags Bryant ’16, Professional Writing and Rhetoric & Creative Writing Typically, I’m a stickler for Times New Roman, font size 12, single spacing (or double, if necessary). Yes, I’m THAT person. Personally, I feel that in the realm of creative writing, there is no other way to hand off your work. Times New Roman looks professional, clean, and familiar. There’s no room … Continue Reading
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Grammar Tips: Passive Voice & Collective Nouns
We’re back with our second edition of Grammar Tips; brought to you by the ENG205 Grammar students, Professor Paula Patch, and the Cupid Studio. Last week our Grammar Tips highlighted who vs. whom and comma splices. This week our tips will focus on passive voice and collective nouns. If you’re ever unsure whether your voice is passive or you can’t … Continue Reading
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Guest Post: Jamie Rice On Gender, Grammar, and Rhetoric
Jamie Rice ’16, English Literature. English is a magnificent language because it appears to lack gendered nouns. Unlike French or Spanish, English speakers never have an awkward moment where they have to stop themselves and think, “Wait, is lamp female or male?” In that sense, English is gender neutral. But that does not mean that the issue of sexism … Continue Reading
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Grammar Tips: Comma Splices & Who vs. Whom
Do you ever mix up “whom” and “who”? Is passive voice ever a problem? Are you a little rusty on collective nouns? Do you struggle with comma splices? Is grammar your worst nightmare? I’ll be the first one to say it; grammar is not easy. There are a lot of rules and some of them are only applicable under certain circumstances. As … Continue Reading
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PWR Senior Project Spotlight: Gabrielle Melillo
Gabby Melillo ’15, English Major with Concentrations in Creative Writing and Professional Writing and Rhetoric. PWR is a fascinating major that facilitates application to many different professional fields. The flexibility of the teachings of PWR allowed me to chose a project that is something I am truly passionate and connected with. Looking potentially for jobs in the marketing field I … Continue Reading
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PWR Courses for Fall 2015
We are less than fifty days from graduation. For some, this means going out into the world with a degree and maybe a plan. For the rest of us here at Elon, there is at least a semester’s worth of work left and that means registering for classes soon. Not sure what to take? No worries! We’ve got the run-down … Continue Reading
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Culture Shock in the Workplace
Kaitlyn Stahl – Class of 2015 This semester, I have been working as an editorial intern at Cultureshock Media in London. Cultureshock is a company that specializes in both print and online publishing, and their clients typically pertain to culture such as museums, music venues, or fashion companies. The first half of my semester in the United Kingdom was spent … Continue Reading
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7 Tips to Get You Through Your Internship Interview
Mags Bryant ’16. “So, where have you, are you, or are you hoping to intern?” It’s like the college version of “So, where are you applying to go for college?” It’s no question that internships can enhance not only your college experience, but also impact your future as well. It’s almost Spring, which means internship fever is in the air. … Continue Reading
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3 Things PWR Can Do For You
Mags Bryant ‘16 I wasn’t always planning on majoring in Professional Writing and Rhetoric, but since declaring, there hasn’t been a moment in which I regret my decision. With registration for the fall semester not far off, I though I would share some of the skills I’ve gained from my coursework. Here are my top how-tos that you can learn … Continue Reading
Guest Post: Rachel Lewis’ On Gender & Rhetoric
Rachel Lewis ’16 Gender & Rhetoric When many of us think of rhetoric, we think of Aristotle. We think of Plato. And we think of loads of other white males. Very rarely do we think about the women of rhetoric – and can you blame us? It’s hard enough to get an understanding of what rhetoric is, let alone the … Continue Reading
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